Green Home Library
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Don’t Pet That Pet!
Posted on June 15, 2016 by Jeanne Roberts
Salmonella from your Turtle? Yes, and even though you don’t eat your pets, turtles are a huge cause of salmonella, the bacteria that cause a form of food poisoning. It’s hard to believe that your gift to your child, on a birthday or Easter (or any other holiday),[...]
This post was posted in Blog and Green Library, Veterinary Practice and was tagged with amphibian, bacteria, bird, chick, duckling, epidemic, fowl, HEALTH SENSITIVE, NON-TOXIC, pet, preschooler, reptile, salmonella, turtle
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Turn Your Pet Green
Posted on June 12, 2016 by Matt Tomasino
Dogs and cats are the majority of domesticated pets across the globe and they continue to benefit humans in so many ways. Having a furry friend has been linked to lowering blood pressure, reducing anxiety and even speeding recovery from illness, just to name a few. Pets[...]
This post was posted in Blog and Green Library, Veterinary Practice and was tagged with cat litter, COMPOSTABLE, eco pet toys, fleas, ORGANIC, pets, RECYCLED-UPCYCLED
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Expecting? Expect a Surprise
Posted on June 9, 2016 by Jeanne Roberts
If you live in the United States, and are pregnant or planning to be pregnant, Mother Nature may have a surprise for you. If you are a career woman, taking a break to start that all-important family, the surprise may pack a real punch. According to the Center for[...]
This post was posted in Blog and Green Library, Childcare and was tagged with CDC, environmental products, folic acid, gestational diabetes, green baby, HEALTH SENSITIVE, in vitro fertilization, multiple birth, ORGANIC, pregnant, prenatal care, reproductive technology, trimester, twins
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Things You May Not Know About Your Garden
Posted on June 5, 2016 by Matt Tomasino
As you tend to your garden this season, there are a whole bunch of surprising facts you may want to remember. Little tidbits that just may make your gardening experience that much more special and environmentally friendly at the same time. Showoff your green thumb and[...]
This post was posted in Blog and Green Library, Your Garden and was tagged with garden, gardening, ORGANIC, rain barrel, yard care
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Camping? Not In My Backyard!
Posted on June 1, 2016 by Jeanne Roberts
Or perhaps we should say, not in a tent at least. Because the latest research on tents shows that the flame retardants added by manufacturers are still making tents toxic. Whether a mini-tent like the kind Dad sets up in the back yard for the under-10 crowd, or a[...]
This post was posted in Blog and Green Library, Health and Safety and was tagged with air quality, body burden, chlorinated organophosphates, environmental products, flame retardant chemicals, flame retardants, HEALTH SENSITIVE, ORGANIC, PBDE, polybrominated diphenyl ether, reproduction, Silent Spring Institute, tents
